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Peppermint Truffles

Easy Peppermint Truffles with a rich, decadent chocolate center! The perfect Christmas candy recipe. No candy thermometer needed.

Prep Time
30 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 48 truffles
Calories: 122 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 packages Ghirardelli Bittersweet Chocolate Morsels 10 ounce each
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 10 ounces Ghirardelli white chocolate melting wafers 
  • 10 ounces Ghirardelli Melting Chocolate
  • 6 peppermint candy canes Crushed

Instructions

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  1. In a glass bowl, combine chocolate morsels with heavy cream. Microwave for one minute. Stir until smooth. If not completely smooth, heat by 15 second intervals, stirring between each interval.
  2. Once smooth, refrigerate for about one hour, until chocolate is slightly firm (soft enough to scoop, not hardened).
  3. Scoop by 1 tablespoon onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Freeze for about an hour (or overnight).
  4. Melt white chocolate and chocolate wafers in separate bowls according to package directions.
  5. Using a toothpick, dip each frozen truffle into the melted chocolate, tapping on the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate. Drop onto the parchment paper lined baking sheet. Immediately add crushed peppermint and repeat until all truffles are dipped. Store in airtight container.

Notes

  • Freezing the truffles before dipping in chocolate allows them to take on the coating without melting the center.
  • Make ahead. We often make the truffles centers ahead of time. After step 3 (and one hour in the freezer), remove the truffles and place in a ziploc freezer bag. When ready to serve and enjoy, remove from freezer and continue with step 4.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1candy Calories 122kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 11mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48truffles

Amount Per Serving

Calories 122

% Daily Value*

Serving 1candy
Calories 122kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 11mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.